Swim in New Plymouth in march 2025What is the temperature of the sea in in march?

Average sea temperature in New Plymouth in march 2025.

In march, according to seasonal norms, the sea temperature in New Plymouth is:

Minimum: 66°F

Average: 67°F

Maximum: 68°F

Other useful seasonal weather averages in march:

  • Outside temperature: 59°F to 69°F
  • Most common weather: "Clear/Sunny"
  • The wind blows at 9.3mph
  • It rains a total of 4.8in, over 6 day(s).

Should we swim in New Plymouth in march?

Yes... and no. The water temperature in New Plymouth in march is cool

Swimming in march on the beaches of New Plymouth is possible but the sea water is cool. So even though the sea temperature sometimes climbs to 68°F, it can also be as low as 66°F! Note that the average is 67°F.

Note also that in march, the climate is good with an average outside temperature of 64°F, 4.8in of precipitation (over 6 days) and 84.97 % humidity.

Water and normal seasonal temperatures in New Plymouth in march

March
Average sea temperature 67°F
Minimum sea temperature 66°F
Maximum sea temperature 68°F
Average outside temperature 65°F
Maximum outside temperature 70°F
Minimum outside temperature 59°F
Wind speed 13.1mph
Wind temperature 59°F
Precipitation 4.8in
Number of days of rain 6 jour(s)
(18%)
Humidity 85%
Visibility in kilometers 9.56km
Cloud cover 38%
Our opinion cool swimming

Swim elsewhere in New Zealand in march

City Average T° Max. T° Our opinion
Auckland in march70°F72°Fpleasant swimming
Christchurch in march60°F62°Fcold swimming
Dunedin in march56°F58°Ffreezing swimming
Wellington in march62°F65°Fcold swimming
Tauranga in march71°F73°Fpleasant swimming
Akaroa in march60°F62°Fcold swimming
Cathedral Cove in march70°F73°Fpleasant swimming
Invercargill in march59°F61°Ffreezing swimming
Napier in march67°F69°Fcool swimming
Nelson in march64°F66°Fcool swimming
Stewart Island in march59°F61°Ffreezing swimming
Waiheke Island in march70°F72°Fcool swimming
Blenheim in march64°F65°Fcool swimming
Greymouth in march64°F67°Fcool swimming
Picton in march63°F65°Fcool swimming
Timaru in march61°F63°Fcold swimming

Swim in New Zealand in march: sea temperature by city

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